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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 465.84 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 465.84 and 232.93 is: 321.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 465.84 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/465.84 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 465.84 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 108,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,507.22/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.00

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